At the time of the coronavirus crisis, the video calling app was based on anonymity leading the global digital communications sector. In March, it had 200 million active users per day.
We can bet anything and use the weeks we've been working from home. Its great attraction is its ease of use, since you can create, edit or join a meeting with just a few clicks.
The Free version of Zoom provides some very useful features, although big companies will want to take advantage of their version the premium. To make sure you get the most out of it, don't miss our tips and tips.
1. Change the Zoom visual domain
Zoom allows customize your domain in video calls, a very popular feature. Although creating your backdrop will take a long time, you can still use what you've already done or upload an image to your computer.
2. Turn off your microphone and camera automatically
We recommend that you change your account settings so that your microphone and camera are automatically disabled when you join the phone. This will give you time to prepare and avoid interrupting those who have joined you before.
To adjust your microphone, go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; then click the section entitled & # 39; Audio & # 39 ;. There, you should find the following option: "Always mute the microphone every time you attend a meeting." Select the box on your left.
To adjust the camera, you should go to & # 39; Sett ings & # 39; and, in this case, click the & # 39; Video & # 39 ;. Make sure the left box for & # 39; Delete my video when you enter the meeting & # 39; is checked.
3. Face the icons
Although Zoom does not provide ancient discussion in its meetings, it does give you the possibility to respond to chat using icons. It is a very useful tool inside
Put yourself in a position. The host asks a question and wants to get an idea of those who agree and those who disagree. A simple smile icon will provide you the answer you need to without using each other's microphone.
In your next call, you should find the & # 39; Answering & # 39; at the bottom of the screen, next to the camera and selecting the microphone. There, you can select the desired emoticon (it will appear on the screen for 5 seconds).
4. Use keyboard shortcuts
We don't think you'll use the keyboard much during Zoom calls, but it's always good to know that there are shortcuts that will allow you to have a better user experience with software.
One of the things that works is to hold down the space bar, which will make your microphone on and off. If you want to know all the keyboard shortcuts offered by the program, we suggest you visit Zoom in website.
5. Use the Gallery View
You've actually seen screenshots of people using Zoom and the faces of all the participants on the screen. By default, the system only shows you the face of the person speaking at that time. How to change it?
Using Gallery View will allow you to see up to 49 participants at once (if there are more, they will be shown more pages). You will simply click on the selection that you will see in the top right corner of your screen.
6. Hide participants without video
Gallery Views lets you see all the participants of the meeting. But what if you don't want to see those who don't have their video activated? It's possible, but don't worry because you will continue to listen to them when they speak (if they have used sound, of course).
To hide participants without a video, you'll need to go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; and choose the & # 39; Video & # 39 ;. In the & # 39; Meeting & # 39 ;, section, you should select & # 39; Hide participants who do not have the video option & # 39; and as a result do not see their icons.
7. Share your screen
It's very easy to share your computer screen at a Zoom meeting, and it's also a feature that all participants in the video call (not just the host) can enjoy without asking permission.
To do so, you'll need to click the & # 39; Share screen & # 39; which you will find in the toolbar at the bottom. You can choose to share the entire screen of your computer or operating system. Hit the red button to stop sharing.
8. Activate the beauty of the mode
Maybe also use beauty mode to make yourself a selfie it's yours smartphone. What you may not know is that Zoom also has the same tool, in this case called & # 39; Look Back My Look & # 39;
Using it will allow you to moisturize your face and imperfections that can make it blurry (though from PCWorld we encourage you to love yourself as you are and fight off traditional beauty canons). The results are usually artificial.
To use beauty mode, you must click the arrow that appears on the screen before joining the call. Select & # 39; Video settings & # 39 ;, followed by & # 39; My video & # 39; and there you will find the & # 39; Also grab my look & # 39;
9. Record the meeting
Many of us use Zoom for important meetings. You probably want to save a copy for the future. If you own the meeting, you will find the & # 39; Record & # 39; in the phone toolbar when it starts up.
If you want all meetings to be recorded automatically, you should go to & # 39; Settings & # 39 ;, followed by & # 39; Record & # 39; There you will see an option that allows you to use it. You can also select a folder on your computer where you want it stored.
Those who use the program on a computer can take advantage of its free recording. Instead, only subscribers are paid and can use it from a mobile device.
10. Hold 40-minute meetings with over 100 other people
Although the free version of Zoom provides some interesting features, it has a limit of 100 participants per meeting. To increase this number, it will be enough for the candidate to sign up for a subscription (minimum? Per month).
On the other hand, professional free video calls also have a time limit, although we have explained in another article the possibility exceeding that 40 minute Zoom limit.
In addition to knowing these tactics to get the best of Zoom, you have to make sure you do it in the safest and most private way possible. We recommend that you read our tips protect the privacy of your phones.
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